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• Quest NetVault Backup Plug-in for ACSLS – At a Glance ............................................ 5• Target Audience ................................................................................................................ 5• Recommended Additional Reading ................................................................................ 6• About Quest Software ...................................................................................................... 6

- Contacting Quest Software .............................................................................................................. 6- Quest Support .................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2: Deploying Plug-in for ACSLS 9

• ACSLS Architecture ......................................................................................................... 9• Deployment Overview .................................................................................................... 10

- Single ACSLS System Deployment .............................................................................................. 11- Single ACSLS System with NVBU SmartClients Deployment ...................................................... 12- Multiple ACSLS System Deployment ............................................................................................ 13

Chapter 3: Installing Plug-in for ACSLS 15

• Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 15• Installing Plug-in for ACSLS .......................................................................................... 16

- Installing SSI on the ACSLS Manager ........................................................................................... 16• Upgrading Plug-in for ACSLS ........................................................................................ 17• Removing Plug-in for ACSLS ........................................................................................ 17

- Removing SSI ................................................................................................................................ 18

Chapter 4: Configuring Plug-in for ACSLS 19

• Adding an ACSLS Library .............................................................................................. 19- Adding the Robotic Arm ................................................................................................................. 19- Adding Non-Shared Drives ............................................................................................................ 20- Adding Shared Drives .................................................................................................................... 21- Configuring an ACSLS Library ....................................................................................................... 22

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- Saving Library Details .................................................................................................................... 25- Mapping Individual Drives .............................................................................................................. 25- Allocating Media ............................................................................................................................. 26

• Sending Eject Media Requests ......................................................................................27

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Chapter 1:

INTRODUCING QUESTNETVAULT BACKUP PLUG-IN

FOR ACSLSQuest NetVault Backup Plug-in for ACSLS – At a GlanceTarget AudienceRecommended Additional ReadingAbout Quest Software

Contacting Quest SoftwareQuest Support

1.1.0 Quest NetVault Backup Plug-in for ACSLS – At a GlanceQuest NetVault Backup Plug-in for ACSLS (Plug-in for ACSLS) provides a device integration solution, allowing you to add and use library resources controlled by Oracle StorageTek's Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) in a Quest NetVault Backup (NetVault Backup or NVBU) Domain. Functioning as an ACSLS Client, the Plug-in for ACSLS communicates with the ACSLS Server through the Client System Component (CSC) software to access the library resources for backups and restores of NVBU Clients.

The Plug-in for ACSLS is only designed to facilitate configuration of an ACSLS Library in an NVBU Domain. Once configured, the library can be used for backups and restores in the same manner as any other added device. There are no specific requirements to use this library for NVBU operations. Backup and restore operations are controlled by the NVBU Plug-ins. For details on these operations, refer to the applicable plug-in guide.

1.2.0 Target AudienceThis guide is intended for Administrators and other technical personnel who are responsible for adding and managing backup devices in an NVBU Domain. Familiarity with the deployment of an ACSLS tape library in the existing enterprise platform is assumed.

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1.3.0 Recommended Additional ReadingQuest NetVault Backup Installation Guide – This guide provides complete details on installing the NVBU Server and Client software. Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide – This guide describes how to use NVBU and provides comprehensive information on all NVBU features and functionality.Quest NetVault Backup Configuration Guide – This guide explains how to change the preferences and default settings for NVBU.Quest NetVault Backup Command Line Interface Reference Guide – This guide provides a detailed description of the command line utilities.

You can download these guides from the Quest website at the following address:

https://support.quest.com/Search/SearchDownloads.aspx

1.4.0 About Quest SoftwareEstablished in 1987, Quest Software (Nasdaq: QSFT) provides simple and innovative IT management solutions that enable more than 100,000 global customers to save time and money across physical and virtual environments. Quest products solve complex IT challenges ranging from database management, data protection, identity and access management, monitoring, user workspace management to Windows management. For more information, visit www.quest.com.

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Chapter 2:

DEPLOYING PLUG-IN FORACSLS

ACSLS ArchitectureDeployment Overview

Single ACSLS System DeploymentSingle ACSLS System with NVBU SmartClients DeploymentMultiple ACSLS System Deployment

2.1.0 ACSLS ArchitectureOracle StorageTek's ACSLS centralizes management of tape libraries in a heterogeneous environment, allowing you to share the library resources with any ACSLS-enabled application like NVBU, and control multiple libraries from a single point. An ACSLS system includes the following components.

Figure 2-1:ACSLS

architectureoverview

NVBU Server Software

NVBU Client Software withSmartClient LicensePlug-in for ACSLS

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ACSLS Server – The ACSLS Server consists of the library management software and the ACSLS database. The ACSLS Server manages the physical aspects of tape cartridge storage and retrieval. It receives the robotic requests from NVBU and uses the Library Management Unit (LMU) to find, and mount or unmount the correct cartridge on media management requests. The ACSLS Server is connected to the Automated Control System (ACS) through a SCSI, Fibre Channel, or Ethernet connection.ACSLS Client – The ACSLS Client can be an NVBU Server or a SmartClient which is connected to the ACSLS Server and the ACS. It is called the ACSLS Manager and consists of the following components:

NVBU Server or Client SoftwarePlug-in for ACSLSClient System Component – The CSC software acts as an interface between NVBU and ACSLS.

The ACSLS Manager sends media requests to the ACSLS Server through the Control Path. The ACSLS Server reads these requests and provides access to the required resource. The ACSLS Manager then reads and writes data on tape cartridges by interacting directly with tape drives through the data path.Automated Control System (ACS) – An ACS consists of the following components:

Library Management Unit – LMU is the software component of the ACS, which manages Library Storage Modules (LSM), allocates their resources and communicates with the ACSLS.Library Storage Module – The hardware component containing the media, drives, and the robotic arm.

2.2.0 Deployment OverviewNVBU can be configured to control a single ACSLS System or multiple ACSLS Systems. These deployments allow you to control multiple libraries, and manage media and job requests from a single point of control. Following are some example deployments of NVBU in an ACSLS environment.


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2.2.1 Single ACSLS System Deployment In a Single ACSLS System environment, the Plug-in for ACSLS is installed on the NVBU Server or an NVBU SmartClient. The NVBU Heterogeneous Client software is installed on the machines being protected. During backups, the data will flow along the ACSLS Data Path from the NVBU Client to the NVBU Server, and then to the Library Management Unit.

Figure 2-2:Single ACSLS

SystemDeployment

To control a single ACSLS System from the NVBU Server, perform the following steps:

1. Install NVBU Server Software on the machine designated as the NVBU Server and ACSLS Manager.

2. Install CSC software on the NVBU Server.3. Install Plug-in for ACSLS on the NVBU Server.4. Add ACSLS Device from the NVBU Device Management window.


NVBU Client Software

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2.2.2 Single ACSLS System with NVBU SmartClients Deployment In a Single ACSLS System environment with NVBU SmartClients, the Plug-in for ACSLS is installed on the NVBU Server. The NVBU Client software with SmartClient license is installed on the machines being protected. During backups, the data will flow directly from the NVBU Client to the Library Management Unit.

Figure 2-3:Single ACSLS

Systemdeploymentwith NVBU

SmartClients

To control a single ACSLS System from the NVBU Server but have the data flow directly from the NVBU Clients to the Library Management Unit, perform the following steps:

1. Install NVBU Server Software on the machine designated as NVBU Server and ACSLS Manager.

2. Install CSC software on the NVBU Server.3. Install Plug-in for ACSLS on the NVBU Server.4. Install NVBU Client software on the machines being protected. Ensure NVBU

Clients are licensed as SmartClients.5. Add ACSLS Device from the NVBU Device Management window.

Important: Each NVBU SmartClient requires a NVBU SmartClient License and each drive that will be shared between the SmartClients will require one (1) NVBU Dynamically Shared Device License.


NVBU Client Software withSmartClient License

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2.2.3 Multiple ACSLS System Deployment NVBU can be configured to control multiple ACSLS Systems. This is done by adding multiple NVBU ACSLS Mangers to the NVBU Server.

Figure 2-4:MultipleACSLSSystem

deployment

To control multiple ACSLS Systems from a single NVBU Server, perform the following steps:

1. Install NVBU Client software on the machines designated as ACSLS Managers.

2. Add ACSLS Managers to the NVBU Server.3. Install CSC software on ACSLS Managers.4. Install Plug-in for ACSLS on ACSLS Managers.5. Add ACSLS Devices from the NVBU Device Management window. Make

sure to select the corresponding ACSLS Manager when adding the ACSLS Devices.

Important: Each NVBU SmartClient requires a NVBU SmartClient License.

NVBU Server Softwar

NVBU Client SoftwareSmartClient License

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Chapter 3:

INSTALLING PLUG-IN FORACSLS

PrerequisitesInstalling Plug-in for ACSLS

Installing SSI on the ACSLS ManagerUpgrading Plug-in for ACSLSRemoving Plug-in for ACSLS

Removing SSI

3.1.0 PrerequisitesBefore you start the installation procedure, make sure that the following requirements are met:

Install ACSLS Server Software – Obtain and install the ACSLS Server Software on the machine designated as the ACSLS Server. On an IBM or compatible mainframe machine, install the LibStation software. The library management software and license can be obtained from Oracle StorageTek. For instructions on installing the software, consult the relevant Oracle StorageTek documentation.Install NVBU Server or Client Software – On the system designated as the ACSLS Manager, install the NVBU Server or Client software. With the NVBU Client software, you require the additional SmartClient license. For details on installing the NVBU software, refer to Quest NetVault Backup Installation Guide.Add NVBU Client – If you have installed the NVBU Client software (with SmartClient license) on the ACSLS Manager, then add the client to the NVBU Server. For details, refer to Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.Install CSC Software – Install the CSC software on the ACSLS Manager. The CSC software enables communication between the ACSLS Manager (ACSLS Client) and the ACSLS Server. The CSC software is different for the Windows and Linux/UNIX platforms:

Windows Client – On a Windows machine, you require the LibAttach Software. LibAttach can be obtained from Oracle StorageTek. It must be installed on the ACSLS Manager before installing the Plug-in for ACSLS. The ACSLS interactivity will not function without LibAttach. For detailed

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instructions on installing LibAttach, consult the relevant Oracle StorageTek documentation. Unless your network is properly configured for DNS name resolution, provide the IP Address for the NVBU ACSLS Server when prompted for the Host Name during installation.Linux/UNIX Client – On a Linux, Solaris, and MP RAS UNIX platforms, you require the SSI Software. SSI is bundled with the Plug-in for ACSLS, and copied to the ACSLS Manager when you install the plug-in. Additional steps are required to install the SSI software, which are covered in the section Installing SSI on the ACSLS Manager on page 16.

3.2.0 Installing Plug-in for ACSLSTo install the Plug-in for ACSLS, perform the following steps:

1. Start the NVBU Console on the NVBU Server, and open the NVBU Client Management window. To open this window:

Click Client Management on the toolbar or Large Buttons panel.Alternatively, on the Administration menu, click Client Management.

2. In the Clients list, right-click the machine designated as the ACSLS Manager, and select Install Software.

3. In the browse window, navigate to the location of the .npk installation file for the Plug-in for ACSLS (on the installation CD or the directory to which the file was downloaded from Quest Software's web site). Depending on the operating system, the file path for this software may vary on the installation CD.

4. Select the file named acs-x-x-x-x.npk (where x-x-x-x represents the version and build numbers), and click Open to begin the plugin installation. When the installation completes, a message is displayed. Click OK to close the dialog.

Note: On Windows, the message incorrectly states that the machine needs to be rebooted when the installation procedure completes. This is not required. You only need to restart the NVBU Service.

5. Restart the NVBU service. On Linux, Solaris, and MP RAS systems, complete the steps described in the section Installing SSI on the ACSLS Manager on page 16 to install the SSI Software.

3.2.1 Installing SSI on the ACSLS ManagerTo install SSI on a Linux/UNIX machine, perform the following steps:

1. Log on the ACSLS Manager as root.2. Navigate to the following directory:

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3. Type the following command:./installssi <IP Address/Host Name of the ACSLS Manager>

If your network is not properly configured for DNS name resolution, provide the IP Address for the NVBU ACSLS Server.The installation script will create a file named S98SSI in the NV_HOME/etc directory. It is linked to the startup scripts directory so that the SSI service starts automatically when you restart the machine. To start SSI without restarting the machine, type the following command at the prompt:$NV_HOME/etc/S98SSI start\

3.3.0 Upgrading Plug-in for ACSLSTo upgrade the Plug-in for ACSLS, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the ACSLS Device from the NVBU Server. For details on removing a device, refer to Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.

2. Remove the existing version of the plugin. For details, refer to Removing Plug-in for ACSLS on page 17.

3. Install the new version of the plug-in. For details, refer to Installing Plug-in for ACSLS on page 16.

4. Add and configure the ACSLS Device. For details, refer to Configuring Plug-in for ACSLS on page 19.

3.4.0 Removing Plug-in for ACSLSTo remove the Plug-in for ACSLS, perform the following steps:

1. On Linux/UNIX platforms, first remove the SSI software. For details, refer to Removing SSI on page 18. If you do not remove SSI before removing the plug-in, warnings messages will be displayed when you reinstall the plug-in.

2. Open the NVBU Client Management window.3. In the Clients list, right-click the ACSLS Manager, and select Remove

Software.4. In the list of plug-ins, select ACSLS, and click Remove.5. In the confirmation dialog, click OK.

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3.4.1 Removing SSITo remove the SSI software, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the ACSLS Device from the NVBU Device Management window. For details, refer to the Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.

2. Stop the NVBU Service.3. Type the following command to stop the SSI Service:

$NV_HOME/etc/S98SSI stop

4. Next, type the following command to remove SSI:$NV_HOME/util/uninstallssi

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Chapter 4:

CONFIGURING PLUG-IN FORACSLS

Adding an ACSLS LibraryAdding the Robotic ArmAdding Non-Shared DrivesAdding Shared DrivesConfiguring an ACSLS LibrarySaving Library DetailsMapping Individual DrivesAllocating Media

Sending Eject Media Requests

4.1.0 Adding an ACSLS LibraryTo use an ACSLS Library for NVBU backups and restores, you must first add the device to the NVBU Server and complete the device configuration procedure. The procedure for adding and configuring a library includes the following steps:

Adding the Robotic ArmAdding Non-Shared DrivesConfiguring an ACSLS LibrarySaving Library DetailsMapping Individual DrivesAllocating Media

4.1.1 Adding the Robotic ArmTo add the robotic arm of the library, perform the following steps:

1. Open the NVBU Device Management window. To open this window: Click Device Management on the toolbar or Large Buttons panel.Alternatively, on the Administration menu, click Device Management.

2. On the Add menu, click Add Library to open the Add Library window.3. On the Library Selection tab, double-click the ACSLS Manager under

Choose Library. Alternatively, right-click the node, and select Open.

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4. Open the ACSLS Libraries node.5. Double-click the ACSLS library (or, right-click it, and choose Select) to

display the library picture, type, and details under Selected Library.Figure 4-1:

LibrarySelection tab

on the AddDevice window

4.1.2 Adding Non-Shared DrivesTo add drives that are directly attached to the ACSLS Manager, perform the following steps:

1. In the Add Library window, click the Drive Selection tab.2. Open the ACSLS Manager to which the drive is attached.3. Open appropriate drive type to display the available drives.4. To add a single drive, double-click the drive, or right-click-it, and choose

Select). This will display the drive picture, type, and details under Selected Drives.

5. To add multiple drives, assign each drive to the correct drive bay as described in the following steps:


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Figure 4-2:Drive Selectiontab on the AddLibrary window

a. Enter 1 in the Select for Drive Bay box.b. Under Choose Drives, double-click drive 1 (or right-click it, and choose

Select) to display the drive picture, type and details under Selected Drives.

c. Repeat steps a and b for the remaining drives, changing the drive number and bay for each drive.

Note: Ensure that the drives are assigned to the correct bay. Failure to do so may result in the inability to access the drives properly.

4.1.3 Adding Shared DrivesTo add the drives that are directly attached to the NVBU SmartClients (that is, the machines being protected), perform the following steps:

1. In the Add Library window, click the Drive Selection tab.2. Open the NVBU SmartClient to which the drive is attached.3. Open appropriate drive type to display the available drives.4. Right-click the drive that is to be shared, and select Add Shared.


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5. Open the NVBU SmartClient which will share the drive.6. Open appropriate drive type to display the available drives.7. Right-click the corresponding drive that will be shared, and select Add

Shared.8. Repeat Step 2 – 7 for each shared drive.

Note: Each drive that is to be shared by more than one SmartClient requires a Dynamically Shared Drive (DSD) licence.

4.1.4 Configuring an ACSLS LibraryTo configure an ACSLS library, perform the following steps:

1. In the Add Library Drive window, click the Configure tab.(To change the settings for a library that has already been added to the NVBU Server, open the NVBU Device Management window. On the Devices tab, right-click the ACSLS library, and select Modify.)

2. Double-click the library. Alternatively, right-click the device, and select Configure.

3. Configure the following parameters:Figure 4-3:

ConfigureDevice window

Check Command Completion Interval – This parameter controls the amount of time NVBU waits for the completion of an ACSLS command. If the execution does not complete within the given time, NVBU tries to find the drive status. If the drive is online, NVBU waits for command completion for a second time. However, if no result is obtained within the specified interval, the job is reported as failed. The default value for this


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parameter is 90 seconds. Retain 0 (zero), if you do not want to change the default setting for this parameter.Check Online Interval – Enter or select the interval between two drive status checks. The status check interval is specified in number of seconds.Return Inactive Media to Slot Delay – Enter or select the timeout value for media inactivity. The media is returned back to the slot if no activity occurs within the specified interval. The default value for this parameter is zero, which implies that the media is retained in the drive indefinitely.Mark Unknown Media Blank – When NVBU is not able to read a tape's header, it marks that media item as Unknown. Select the Mark Unknown Media Blank check box to mark such media as Blank instead of Unknown. You must still run the Blank command to actually delete the data and use the media for backups.Do Not Scan Unknown Media – When you add tapes to a library, and close the door (or restart the library), NVBU takes an inventory by reading the media barcodes. If NVBU cannot find the barcode for a piece of media in the Media Database, then it marks that tape as UNKNOWN. You can use the Mark Unknown Media Blank parameter to mark such media items as BLANK.If you do not mark the unknown tapes as BLANK, then NVBU starts loading each unknown tape into one of the drives to scan for backups and on-tape indices. On very large systems, this can increase the burden on the drive resources.To leave the unknown tapes as UNKNOWN and not scan them automatically, select the Do Not Scan Unknown Media check box. This option only applies to the selected library. To apply this parameter to an existing library, you must remove the library and re-add it.You can also select this as a default setting for all new libraries from the NVBU Configurator. For details, refer to the Quest NetVault Backup Configuration Guide.Check if Offline Media is Available – Enter or select the amount of time NVBU will wait for an offline media to become online. The request will time out if the media does not become available within the specified period. The timeout for the availability of offline media is specified in minutes. The default value for this parameter is 10 minutes.Unload Unexpectedly Full Drives – Select this check box to return a media to its appropriate slot when the Plug-in for ACSLS finds a media that is full and not marked for reuse.


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Backing Off Drive Interval – This parameter determines the amount of time NVBU waits after aborting the process when the ACSLS Library returns a DRIVE_IN_USE response to a mount request. The default value for this parameter is 300 seconds. Retain 0 (zero) if you do not want to change the default setting.ACSLS User Id – Starting with version 5.0 of the Plug-in for ACSLS, the ACSLS Manager can make use of the ACSLS Access ID in communication with the ACSLS Server. This allows two ACSLS libraries to be controlled when they are running on the machine with the same IP address (as opposed to different machines with different IP addresses). The more common configuration is to use separate IP addresses. However, when one ACSLS server supports two logical libraries on a single IP address, it is necessary to set the ACSLS Access ID to differentiate between the two logical libraries.To add two ACSLS libraries to the same NVBU Server that connect to a logical ACSLS library on the same IP address, configure a separate ACSLS User ID (Access ID) for each library. The User ID can contain a maximum of 64 characters. It is stored in the ACS library configuration file. The User ID is associated with the NVACSLSMGR process that runs for a library, and added to the ACS message header of each request to the ACSLS Server.When this option is not configured, the ACS message header remains empty.

Figure 4-4:ACSLS User

ID set inConfigure

Device window

4. Click OK to close the window.5. To save the changes, click Save Details on the toolbar.


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4.1.5 Saving Library DetailsTo complete the library addition procedure, perform the following steps:

1. NVBU assigns a default name to the device for its identification. You can save the library with its default name or assign a user-defined name. To assign a new name, enter the string in Library Name.

2. To save the library details, click Save Details on the toolbar. The library will be added and listed on the Devices tab of the NVBU Device Management window. The drives will remain offline and unavailable until you map them.

Figure 4-5:Added librarydisplayed on

the DeviceManagement

window

4.1.6 Mapping Individual DrivesAfter adding library, it is necessary to map the individual drives. The drives will remain offline and unavailable until you map them. Mapping a drive involves configuring the ACS, LSM, Panel, and Drive number for each drive. These four parameters are essential to access a drive in an ACSLS system.

To obtain the ACS, LSM, Panel, and Drive details, use the following steps:

1. Log on to the ACSLS system as acssa user.2. Type the following command:

query drive all

To map the individual drives, perform the following steps:

1. On the Device Management window, right-click an ACSLS drive, and select Map.

2. In the Map Device window, configure the following parameters:


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Figure 4-6:Map Device
window

ACS – This parameter specifies the ACS number of the library that contains the drive. It is a read-only parameter.LSM – Enter or select the LSM Number of the robotic unit that controls the drive. By default, this parameter is set to zero. You can retain the default value if only a single library resides in your ACSLS system.Panel – Enter or select the identification number of the panel where the drive is located. By default, this parameter is set to zero. You can retain the default value if only a single library resides in your ACSLS System.Drive – Enter or select the physical number of the drive.Name – Select the Name check box and specify a name for the drive for its identification.Drive Type – Enter or select what type of media will be loaded on to the drive.

3. Click OK.4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 for each drive. When all drives are mapped, the drive

status will change to online.5. To share the drives with multiple NVBU Clients, modify the library, and add

the drives as shared. For details on sharing drives, refer to the Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.

4.1.7 Allocating MediaThe final step involves allocating media to the added library. When allocating media to an ACSLS Library, you can specify a single volume, a range of volumes, or a specific number of volumes. The volumes are identified using barcodes. Before proceeding, note the following:

The allocated media will be selected for exclusive NVBU use. Be sure to allocate only media intended for NVBU.This procedure cannot be used for allocating Cleaning Media.NVBU cannot identify a new media item until you complete the media allocation procedure.


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To allocate media to an ACSLS Library, perform the following steps:

1. On the Device Management window, right-click the ACSLS Device and select Allocate Media.

2. In the Allocate Media window, specify the volume using one of the following methods:

Figure 4-7:Allocate Media

window

Allocating a Single Volume – Click Single, and enter the barcode of applicable volume in the First Volume.Allocating a Range of Volumes – To allocate a range of volumes, click Last Volume, and configure the following parameters:

First Volume – Enter the barcode of the first volume in the range.Last Volume – Enter the barcode of the last volume in the range.

Allocating a Specific Number of Volumes – To allocate a specific number of volumes, click Count, and configure the following parameters:

First Volume – Enter the barcode of the first volume in the range.Number of Volumes – Enter the number of volumes that you want to allocate.

Important: While allocating a media range using the Last Volume or Count options, NVBU will not notify you if any piece of media in the specified range is not available. The only indication is shown on the NVBU Device Management window, where such media items appear grayed-out. When using the Count option, NVBU does not account for the unavailable media pieces. For example, with the Count option, if 3 pieces out of 25 are not available, NVBU will not try to locate any additional media items to account for the 3 unavailable pieces.

3. Click OK to allocate the media.

4.2.0 Sending Eject Media RequestsAn eject media request can either be sent from the NVBU Device Management window or the CLI. For details on sending an eject media request from the CLI, refer to the Quest NetVault Backup Command Line Interface Reference Guide. To use this function from the NVBU Console, perform the following steps:


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Note: NVBU does not allow you to import or export ACSLS media. Importing and exporting is considered an ACSLS administrative function, and therefore, must be performed from ACSLS.

1. On the NVBU Device Management window, right-click the ACSLS Device, and select Eject Media.

2. In the Eject Media window, configure the following parameters:Figure 4-8:Eject Media

window

Volume(s) to be Ejected – When ejecting media from an ACSLS Library, you can specify a single volume, a range of volumes, or a specific number of volumes:

Ejecting a Single Volume – Click Single, enter the barcode of the applicable volume in First Volume.Ejecting a Range of Volumes – To eject a range of volumes, click Last Volume, and configure the following parameters:

First Volume – Enter the barcode of the first volume in the range.Last Volume – Enter the barcode of the last volume in the range.

Ejecting a Specific Number of Volumes – To eject a specific number of volumes, click Count, and configure the following parameters:

First Volume – Enter the barcode of the first volume in the range.Number of Volumes – Enter the number of volumes that you want eject from the library.

CAP – To specify the CAP (Cartridge Access Port) from which the media volumes are to be ejected, configure the following parameters under CAP:

ACS – Enter the ACS Number of the library.LSM – Enter the LSM Number of the robotic unit that controls the CAP.CAP – Enter the physical number of the CAP.


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3. Click OK. The Plug-in for ACSLS sends a message to ACSSA to remove cartridges from the CAP, and changes the device status on the NVBU Console to Ejecting Media. After removing the cartridges manually when the CAP door is closed for the final time, a message is sent to the plug-in. This message is recorded in the NVBU Logs and provides the overall status of the eject request and the status of the individual pieces of media.

Note: This procedure will not eject media items that are in a drive. For such media, a warning message stating 91 ‘Volume in Drive’ will be recorded in the Device Logs.


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